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Critical thinking anatomy laboratories
STEM Activities & Challenges for the Whole Year! (Middle School / Jr. High)
This bundle includes 36 hands-on Junior High STEM Activities for kids in 6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade. That's one engaging STEM Challenge for each week of the school year!***If you are interested in a differentiated version of this resource for grades K-8, please click here. There are 22 activities included that span all of these grade levels.The STEM activities in this bundle will challenge students to complete the given task by working in groups, although they can also be completed indi
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6th - 8th
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Human Body Organ Systems Circulatory System Activity Heart Disease
Let your students BE THE DOCTOR! Engage students in a real-world study of the cardiovascular system and heart disease at a middle school level. Includes both PRINT and GOOGLE SLIDES versions.⭐ Find this activity in our Circulatory System Unit!In this anatomy activity, students will:Read a brief background about heart disease and how doctors evaluate risk for heart disease (simplified for middle schoolers). Use a "Heart Disease Risk" chart to evaluate the risk factor score for 6 patients. Ans
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6th - 8th
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MS-LS1-3
Also included in: Human Body Organ Systems Activity Bundle 15 FUN and ENGAGING Activities
Anatomy and Physiology Full Year Curriculum
Do you want to engage your Anatomy students in a meaningful activity every single day? Are you ready to cut down time spent lecturing and prepping and to maximize student learning? This Anatomy and Physiology Curriculum Bundle is exactly what you need to (1) cut down your time lecturing, (2) minimize your prep time, and (3) engage your students in a meaningful activity each day. This activity-based curriculum is perfect for new Anatomy and Physiology teachers who need a comprehensive curriculum
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10th - 12th
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CSI - Crime Scene Forensics Escape Room
Students use forensic evidence, teamwork, and critical thinking to solve this CSI Crime scene escape room. In the activities, students analyze 4 different pieces of forensic evidence (fingerprints, shoe prints, unknown powder, and pen samples) and keep track of evidence and suspects. They use their power of observations to “crack the case” and prove their innocence by figuring out who really committed the crime. Great for a science class, forensics class, or just for fun!!**CLICK HERE for a t
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5th - 7th
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DNA Crime Lab! Can you solve the case?
Each group is given a long paper strip of DNA, a 3-page story of the missing necklace and directions on how to fingerprint and sequence their DNA. Scissors act as the restriction enzyme, cutting the DNA between every GGCC into varied length segments. As the segments are pasted into the corresponding rows on the sequencing board (imitating gel electrophoresis), the DNA fingerprint of each suspect will emerge. So, who stole the necklace? Be a crime stopper!With a focus on literacy and collabora
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7th - 10th
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Evidence of Evolution Activity BUNDLE NO PREP BUY 3 GET 1 FREE
NO PREP! SAVE BIG when you combine 4 evolution evidence activities! Please click VIEW PREVIEW (above) to take a closer look at each resource!This bundle combines 4 evidence of evolution activities, including:Homologous Structures: Compare and Contrast ActivityVestigial Structures: Reading, Analysis, and Graphic OrganizerEmbryological Evidence: Sorting and Predicting ActivityDNA and Protein Evidence: Paper LabDescriptions:Embryological Evidence Sorting Activity - Engaging analysis of embryolog
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7th - 10th
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MS-LS4-3
, HS-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-2
DNA History, Structure and Function - PowerPoint and Notes
Bring the structure of DNA to life for your middle school science students with this resource that would make Watson, Crick AND Franklin proud. In this lesson, students learn the history of DNA discovery, demonstrate how nucleic acids pair with one another, and observe DNA with the naked eye. This 1-2 day lesson includes a presentation that guides students through the history and structure of DNA, including topics such as Chargraff's rule and base-pairing rules. Students then complete sequences
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5th - 10th
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MS-LS1-2
Forensics Blood Typing Lab Investigation- Print & Digital
Save yourself the hassle (and $) of ordering blood typing kits for your Forensics class! My no fail blood recipe and blood typing serum recipe uses household products to simulate those expensive kits.Challenge your students to solve the case by presenting them with blood samples from a crime scene along with blood samples from suspects and a victim. Your forensics class will follow the instructions presented in their PRINT and GO student data worksheet to solve the case! This lab is a FAVORITE i
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Forensics Lab Bundle: 10 "Must-Do" Labs for Forensic Science
Frog Dissection Lab - High School Biology or Middle School- Internal & External
Ah, the frog dissection. Staple of any General Biology course. This one has everything you need: just add frogs! Includes lab directions, student worksheets, diagrams and pictures of frog anatomy, and discussion questions. This lab is specially designed to be completed in two class sessions. The first part includes external anatomy, which allows teachers to keep the frogs intact for the next class. In the second part of the laboratory, students explore the internal anatomy of the frog. This is
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7th - 9th
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Fetal Pig Dissection Lab - High School Biology or Anatomy and Physiology
Dissections can be daunting- but not anymore! This thorough and engaging fetal pig activity is perfect for an upper level Biology or introductory Anatomy and Physiology course. Your students will love the detailed instructions, diagrams, photos, and worksheets included in this bundle!Addresses NGSS HS-LS1-2.➤What's included?2 versions of dissection instructions:1. Basic: Dissection instructions + explanations of structures and functions for each body system (perfect for an introduction or stud
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10th - 12th
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HS-LS1-2
Genetics PTC Paper Tasting Lab
Looking for a way to make genetics more accessible to your students? Using Phenylthiocarbamide or PTC paper, you can give students a "tastable" way to identify the invisible traits that are passed on from generation to generation. Students can test their genetics real-time with this 1-day lab that's easy to prep and implement.Some can taste PTC, while others cannot. In this lab, students test whether or not they are a taster and compare their data with the class population. Students will analyze
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5th - 10th
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MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-2
Human Body Organ Systems Nervous System Activity Reaction Time Lab PDF GOOGLE
Use a REAL WORLD APPLICATION to add engagement to a nervous system lesson. This reaction time activity shows kids how being distracted affects their ability to react. Even if your students aren't driving yet, they will be soon - and this is a lesson they'll remember! Take a peek at the reviews of this lesson - kids LOVE this activity!⭐ Find this resource in our Nervous System Unit!In this activity, students will:READ a background section to learn about the dangers of texting and driving. The
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7th - 10th
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MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-8
Also included in: Human Body Organ Systems Activity Bundle 15 FUN and ENGAGING Activities
Opposable Thumb Adaptation & Natural Selection activity, application, experiment
Challenge your students to do common tasks WITHOUT THEIR THUMBS! Details: In this activity and experiment- students will see the benefit of the adaptation of the opposable thumb. The students are asked to perform various tasks as quickly as possible with simple materials. Students can compete against a partner or you can run this as a whole class activity. Application questions are included to guide students understanding of Adaptations and Natural Selection. There are 2 versions of the activit
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4th - 8th
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Anatomy and Physiology Curriculum
All the resources you need to teach high school Human Anatomy and Physiology! Includes BOTH print and digital paperless resources . . . perfect for in-class instruction, distance learning, 1:1 classrooms, or flipped classrooms!This Anatomy & Physiology Curriculum by Science Island is perfect for . . .New teachers or teachers new to A & PA & P teachers with no textbooks and/or limited resourcesExperienced A & P teachers who are looking for some new ideasWhat Chapters are Included
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Human Body Organ Systems Activity Bundle 15 FUN and ENGAGING Activities
SAVE $20 off list prices! Includes human body systems activities that are easy on the teacher and fun for kids! Includes 15 FUN, fresh, and thoroughly engaging anatomy activities to supplement your Human Body Systems unit. Teachers will appreciate these resources because:The included lessons are high-quality and content-dense - no fluff!These activities don't require anything more than very simple supplies, if any at all. You can trust these activities to be PRINT-AND-GO! They're easy to fol
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7th - 10th
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MS-LS1-7
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-8
MIDDLE SCHOOL Strawberry DNA Extraction Lab Activity
Just 1 page to copy, very clear instructions, reliable results, and easy supplies! There's no need to make it complicated - this investigation makes it easy on you. And, it's engaging - kids love this DNA activity! ⭐Get this activity at a big discount in our DNA & Chromosomes BUNDLE!This document contains:Brief background sectionMaterials listProcedure (Includes simplified explanation of each step describing what is happening at the cellular level.) A quick follow-up analysis Teacher No
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6th - 8th
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HS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-1
Also included in: Chromosomes and DNA ACTIVITY BUNDLE for Middle School SAVE 30%
Pangea Puzzle & Using Fossil Evidence to Observe Earth Changes MS-ESS2-2
Pangea and continental drift are so fun to learn about! Earth's surface has changed over time. Students will use fossil evidence to examine changes to Earth's surface. Students will learn about the theory of Pangea and Continental Drift. Students will enjoy this hands-on, research-based project to get students thinking about fossil records and how they help to show geologic changes over time. This unit includes:slide showQR code researchprintable puzzle activityresponse pageslesson plansinteract
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6th - 8th
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MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
Integumentary System - CSI Fingerprinting Lab
Everyone has a unique set of fingerprints, even identical twins! In this lab, students learn about the various types of fingerprint patterns and determine their own pattern for each finger. With this information, they will figure out the distribution of fingerprint patterns within their classroom population and graph their data. It's a great mix of math and science!WHAT'S INCLUDED in this 1-2 DAY MINI-BUNDLE:• 7 NON-EDITABLE PDF pages • Answer keySTUDENTS WILL:• Investigate fingerprint patter
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5th - 10th
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MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
Human Body Organ Systems Respiratory System Activity Lung Lab NGSS MS-LS1-3
Two VERY LOW-PREP hands-on respiratory system activities for teaching middle school students about lung capacity and respiration rate! Includes both a printable PDF and a Google Slides version for a paperless lab.⭐Find this resource in our complete Respiratory System Unit!In this activity, students will:Read a background section about the difference between respiration and cellular respiration Determine their own lung capacityMeasure their own respiration rate before and after physical activity
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7th - 10th
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MS-LS1-3
Also included in: Human Body Organ Systems Activity Bundle 15 FUN and ENGAGING Activities
Molecular DNA Evidence of Evolution Activity
Genetic evidence of evolution activity - includes GOOGLE SLIDES VERSION!The level of this activity is suited for students who have very little - if any - background in DNA and protein synthesis. The activity leads students to an "enduring understanding" that the more differences there are in DNA, the further apart two organisms are related, and the further back in time they share a common ancestor.⭐ Get this activity at a discount in our EVOLUTION ACTIVITY BUNDLE!In this resource, students will
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7th - 10th
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MS-LS4-3
, HS-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-2
, MS-LS4-4
Also included in: Evidence of Evolution Activity BUNDLE NO PREP BUY 3 GET 1 FREE
Cell Size Lab: Surface Area to Volume lab
Do you want to do a cell size lab without the headache of pouring agar? Use this easy set-up lab with beets and bleach. In this lab students will calculate the surface area to volume ratio of different size cells and observe how efficient they are at moving materials in and out by soaking them in bleach. Following the lab activity students can fill out a claim, evidence, and reasoning chart. Materials needed: Beets, bleach, beakers, knife, gloves, goggles, ruler, stopwatch, paper plate or petri
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8th - 10th
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Also included in: Cell Membrane Bundle
STEM Activity Challenges for the Whole Year! (Elementary)
When students enjoy what they are doing, our jobs are so much easier! This collection of my favorite elementary STEM Challenges does just that. Students are engaged and have no problem getting started! Low prep-time, inexpensive materials, and easy-to-edit worksheets make setup simple. A solid grading rubric takes the guess-work out of evaluating group projects. Combine these with a video that explains everything you need to successfully run these STEM Activities and it’s easy to feel confident
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K - 2nd
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Five Senses Lesson Inquiry Lab Activity - Senses Stations for High School
This 9-station student-directed lab is a great low-prep activity for Anatomy or upper-level Biology students to learn about the anatomy and physiology of the senses including hearing, vision, touch, balance, taste, and smell. Student instructions, lab worksheets, and diagrams are all included.*Student worksheets are now also included in digital format for use in Google Classroom or any other online platforms that use Google Slides.Senses and terms addressed:Touch- Two-point discrimination, free
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10th - 12th
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HS-LS1-2
STEM Activity Challenge Spaghetti Tower (Middle School)
STEM Project for Middle School—6th, 7th, and 8th grades.In this activity, students will work in groups to build the tallest structure possible from mini marshmallows and uncooked spaghetti noodles. Not only will the students learn the importance of working together as a team, but they will discover what shapes they need to make their tower strong.***If you are interested in a differentiated version of this resource for grades K-8, please click here.This STEM Activity Challenge includes teacher i
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: STEM Activity Challenges 16 Pack #2 (Middle School)
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